At the risk of being contrarian...I respond not because I expect to persuade Paul, but rather for those who may come along and read, to point out the flaws.
If Paul's responses were private, I would simply ignore. Since they're public, they get a response.
I see your point but have simply preferred to label him for what he is - a troll. When i did that I got an huge amount of likes. If those who didnтАЩt тАЬlikeтАЭ read how many agreed with me, it should give them pause.
Calling somebody names is preaching to the choir, and does nothing to inform those whose position may still be malleable. His behavior is definitely troll-esque, but the words can still influence others' evaluation of the scenario.
> It is possible that masks increase viral transmission
Please present evidence for this hypothesis.
"Paul" has been a ccontrarian on this blog, to say the least. Perhaps if no one responds to him, he will get bored and wander away?
At the risk of being contrarian...I respond not because I expect to persuade Paul, but rather for those who may come along and read, to point out the flaws.
If Paul's responses were private, I would simply ignore. Since they're public, they get a response.
I see your point but have simply preferred to label him for what he is - a troll. When i did that I got an huge amount of likes. If those who didnтАЩt тАЬlikeтАЭ read how many agreed with me, it should give them pause.
Calling somebody names is preaching to the choir, and does nothing to inform those whose position may still be malleable. His behavior is definitely troll-esque, but the words can still influence others' evaluation of the scenario.